Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Rockville, Maryland
The Outpatient Center

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics

Location: Rockville, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Pediatric Occupational Therapist with 2+ years of recent pediatric experience required.
• ASAP start.
• Work schedule: Monday - Thursday, 40 hours guaranteed, no weekends.
• Patient age range: Birth to 21 years.
• Primary diagnoses/conditions treated: Cerebral Palsy (CP), Autism, Genetic/developmental conditions.
• Expected caseload: Approximately 25 billed hours per week (scheduled 29-30 hours to allow for cancellations).
• Evaluation vs. treatment mix: 1-2 evaluations per week.
• Therapy sessions typically 1:1 with occasional co-treats.
• Documentation system: Cerner.

Facility & Team Details

• Therapy team includes one OT, one PT, and one SLP.
• Specialty clinics available: Seating and positioning, Assistive Technology, Feeding Program.
• Support staff: 0.5 Rehab Tech.
• Orientation and training provided.
• Well-equipped therapy environment including sensory gym and feeding tools.
• Dress code: Comfortable; no jeans or open-toed shoes; scrubs commonly worn.
• Parking: Free garage on site.
• No weekend or holiday requirements.
• No floating expectations.

Required Qualifications

• Must have Maryland OT license at submission or be able to obtain it prior to start.
• Must have pediatric experience.
• Certifications required based on specialty/unit (if applicable):

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA only, valid and not expiring within 30 days of start.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHA only, valid and not expiring within 30 days of start.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA only, if required by unit/specialty.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - AHA/AAP only, if required by unit/specialty.
  • Chemotherapy certification if applicable.
• Background checks and verifications required (including education verification, criminal background, and others).
• Physical exam within 30 days of start, including latex allergy information.
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year of start.
• Immunizations and titers required: Tdap, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, TB screening, Flu vaccination or approved exemption.
• Drug screening: 10-panel including marijuana within 30 days of start.
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and competency exams.
• Two professional references dated within the past two years required.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.

Additional Notes

• No prior travel experience explicitly required.
• Productivity expectation: 25 billed hours per week.
• Documentation and compliance with facility-specific modules and safety protocols mandatory.

This position is ideal for a pediatric occupational therapist seeking a travel contract with a structured schedule and a supportive, well-equipped pediatric therapy team.